WATCH: Mission family responds to new details in deadly officer-involved shooting
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A Mission family is set to respond publicly to new information regarding the officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of 39-year-old Juan Osornio. The incident occurred on August 16 around 12:04 a.m. on Oblate Avenue when police responded to a report of a person in distress. Officers shot Osornio after he allegedly approached them while armed with a knife. Mission Police Chief Cesar Torres stated that all actions taken during the incident will be thoroughly reviewed. The family disputes the police account, claiming Osornio was tased without warning before the shooting. A press conference is scheduled for August 19 at 3:30 p.m.
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